The Gimmick — The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle Character Profile

About The Gimmick

The Sex Pistols' bass guitarist featured in smaller roles within the film's stylized narrative, representing the chaotic energy McLaren cultivated.

Character Facts

Played by

Sid Vicious

Appears in

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

• The Embezzler (Malcolm McLaren)
• The Crook (Steve Jones)
• The Tea-Maker (Paul Cook)
• Record Executive (James Aubrey)
• The Collaborator (John Lydon)
• Catwoman (uncredited) (Judy Croll)
• Cinema Usherette (Irene Handl)
• Man (Julian Holloway)
• Nazi (Johnny Shannon)
• Helen (Helen Wellington-Lloyd)
• Tadpole (kiosk attendant) (Edward Tudor-Pole)
• Secretary (Faye Hart)